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Freight Carrier · Claremont, NC

CARGO TRANSPORTERS

Name: CARGO TRANSPORTERS
Address: 3390 NORTH OXFORD ST, CLAREMONT, NC, 28610-0850, US
Telephone: (828) 459-3200

3390 NORTH OXFORD ST · Claremont, NC 28610-0850

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(828) 459-3200 Tap to call

MC #161652
USDOT #257768 USDOT Active

500
Power Units
513
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

CARGO TRANSPORTERS is a Claremont, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 500 truck(s) in their fleet and 513 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-161652 and their USDOT number is 257768.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/20/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 48,901,588 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Grain, Feed, Hay
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Safety Record

35 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

4
Fatal
18
Injury
31
Tow
53
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.82 53 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 16 Vehicle Maintenance 0.48 66 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 3

Inspection Summary

1
Total
1
Clean
127
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 84 unique codes

Critical 28

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×5 SW 4
393.47(a)Rotor (disc) cracked more than 75 percent of the friction surface completely through the rotor or completely through a solid rotor or completely through a structural support1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BDRFBrake - Drum or rotor (disc) missing or in danger of falling away1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 10

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation22× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.3× SW 1
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 32

393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.25(e)Lamp not steady burning1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.42No brakes as required - Explain:1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

CARGO TRANSPORTERS
3390 NORTH OXFORD ST
CLAREMONT, NC 28610-0850

Mailing Address

CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC
P O BOX 850
CLAREMONT, NC 28610-0850

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CARGO TRANSPORTERS

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 84 unique codes

Critical 28

Unsafe Driving 10

Hours of Service 13

Vehicle Maintenance 32

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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